If you know Bún Riêu, you have to eat here! It is in the 1st district of Saigon.

“Bún Riêu” is a Vietnamese soup dish that generally consists of the following elements:

Bún: Rice vermicelli, which is thin and translucent, and serves as the base of the dish.
Riêu: A shrimp and crab soup. The soup is often made by cooking shrimp and crab in a flavored broth, then mashing the flesh to create a paste. This shrimp and crab paste is then added to the soup to give it its signature flavor.
Toppings: Bún Riêu is usually served with a variety of toppings, including chives, fresh herbs, tomato slices, bamboo shoots, lettuce leaves, and tofu pieces.
Sauce: Bún Riêu is often accompanied by a fermented fish sauce called “nước mắm”.
Lime: Diners often have the option of adding lime juice to enhance the flavor of the soup.
Shrimp Cake: Some types of Bún Riêu may also be accompanied by shrimp cakes (bánh bèo) or other shrimp snacks.

Bún Riêu is appreciated for its blend of delicate flavors and its refreshing character, especially in hot weather. Each region of Vietnam may have its own variation of this dish, but the staple is usually shrimp and crab soup served with rice vermicelli and fresh toppings.